MN VALLEY DEBRIS BLOWER
ID: 140FS226Q0011Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)

PSC

GARDENING IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS (3750)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a1ea806dc0fe4f06ba19ded9578c9676/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking quotations for the procurement of a debris blower for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The required debris blower must feature a 24.6 hp gas engine, a high-efficiency axial flow fan, and a handheld wireless RF controller, among other specifications, with a delivery date set for March 1, 2026. This equipment is crucial for maintaining the refuge's landscape and ensuring the health of its ecosystems. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations by December 22, 2025, to Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov, with the award based on best value considerations including specifications compliance, past experience, and price.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riva, Jeremy
    (240) 381-7321
    jeremy_riva@fws.gov
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    Sol_140FS226Q0011.pdf
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140FS226Q0011, issued by FWS, SAT Team 2, is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of one debris blower for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The solicitation outlines detailed specifications for the debris blower, including engine, fan design, controls, nozzle, and trailer requirements, with a required delivery date of March 1, 2026. Interested businesses must submit quotations on Standard Form 1449 and provide supporting documents to jeremy_riva@fws.gov by December 22, 2025, at 1700 ES. Award will be based on best value, considering ability to meet specifications and completion date, past experience, and price, with conformance to the Scope of Work being more favorable than price. The document also details electronic invoicing requirements via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and incorporates various FAR clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and labor standards. Offerors must also address representations regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. Subcontractor details must be disclosed with the quote submission.
    Specifications_Debris_Blower.pdf
    The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge seeks a debris blower with specific requirements. The blower must feature a 24.6 hp gas engine, a high-efficiency axial flow fan, and a handheld wireless RF controller for engine and nozzle adjustments. Key specifications include a 13-inch outlet diameter nozzle, 14-inch rotor and fan assembly diameters, and a total weight of 475 lbs. It should be a tow-behind unit with an adjustable length (79-115 inches), 48-inch width, 44-inch height, a lawn-tractor style hitch, 20x10-8, 4-ply turf tires, and custom fenders. A two-year or 1,500-hour limited warranty is required. Vendors must provide an estimated lead time, with delivery requested by March 1, 2026.
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